Poetic Terms to Know and keep in your Class Notes. Definition and example required.

Alliteration- a repetition of a consonant sound in consecutive words

Allusion- a reference to someone or something that is known from history, literature, religion, politics, sports, science, music or some other branch of culture.


Figurative Language- is deliberate exaggeration, when the speaker says something that they do NOT literally mean.


Hyperbole- is a very strong exaggeration.
Ex. He is stronger than ten giants




Imagery
Irony
Metaphor
Mood
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Simile
Symbolism
Tone




Please finish the Poetry Writing Exercise: Hyperbole